skewer
noun
, ˈskyu̇r\
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Synonyms for skewer
Synonyms: Verb
gore, harpoon, impale, jab, lance, peck, pick, pierce, pink, puncture, run through, spear, spike, spit, stab, stick, transfix, transpierce
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let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cowsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Visitors will get a free skewer of the spiced-to-order chicken, a free water or soft drink, a fortune cookie and a chance to pose with a panda cosplayer. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Comic-Con 2019: Top 10 cheap eats at Comic-Con this week," 17 July 2019 It's grilled shrimp on a skewer that is seasoned and finished with a raspberry chipotle barbecue sauce. — Linda Girardi, Elgin Courier-News, "'Family of ribbers' delivers sweet and smoky choices at annual Elgin Ribfest," 15 June 2019 Before adding the granola, take a skewer to gently swirl the purée and Greek yogurt. — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carrie’s Kitchen: Summer recipes inspired by the tropics," 22 July 2019 Stuff the cavity with ginger, garlic, kaffir lime, basil and lemongrass and seal with a skewer or long toothpick to close. — National Geographic, "Crispy Whole Red Snapper," 12 July 2019 The steak kebabs were good, too: smallish pieces of filet on skewers, with lots of sauteed mushrooms and onions and chimichurri herb sauce with plenty of garlic. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Ripple Wine Bar in Covington has great wine list, small plates," 25 June 2019 Chef Mario Almeida specializes in things on skewers: maitake mushrooms, chicken hearts, melty Camembert with toast. — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appétit, "Why I’ll Be Spending My Entire D.C. Vacation Inside the Line Hotel," 7 June 2019 Slide a skewer lengthwise through the middle of the kebab, repeating until all the kebabs have been skewered. — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, "Change Memorial Day grilling lineup with charred greens, savory kebabs," 21 May 2018 The cocktail is made using Woodford Reserve Rye, ginger ale, St. Germain, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, vanilla and a Luxardo cherry skewer for garnish. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "Bottoms up! 6 ways to celebrate National Bourbon Day in Louisville," 11 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Allison Janney, Willem Dafoe, Sally Hawkins and Timothee Chalamet were also skewered in the sketch. — Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, Billboard, "'SNL' Cold Open Spoofs 'The Bachelor' Finale, Mueller Probe," 11 Mar. 2018 Remember when the Blue Jackets were skewered for not taking him at No. — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, "Former Bruin Adam Oates adds points — and value — to players’ careers," 10 Aug. 2019 The loins contain more delicate, slender muscle cells than the rest of the animal, so the Kismet kitchen skewers them every morning and grills them just before plating. — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The science behind a feast of flavor pairings at Kismet in Los Angeles," 12 July 2019 McConnell also lashed out against pizza mogul John Schnatter, who lives in Kentucky, when the Papa John's founder was skewered last year for using the N-word during a media training session. — Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, "Report: Sen. Mitch McConnell's family owned 14 slaves in Alabama," 21 June 2019 On the hot side of things are anticuchos (skewered proteins), accompanied by two sauces. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Reviews: Stephanie Izard’s Cabra and Chris Pandel’s Cira make Hoxton a dining destination," 28 June 2019 At the MGM Center Stage: Randy Rainbow, who writes perfect lyrics to popular songs and Broadway show tunes for his videos skewering politicians (usually President Trump) performs on the Center Stage at the MGM Northfield at 8 p.m. Saturday. — Michael K. Mcintyre, cleveland.com, "Cleveland comedians Ward, Davis and Polk star Friday night in Comedy Central’s “Hart of the City”," 19 June 2019 In truth, the show revels in skewering both sides, taking more shots at Robin’s atheism than Nate’s faith, for example. — Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, "‘The Detour,’ one of TV’s most outlandish shows, is also one of its best arguments for family," 18 June 2019 Fake job titles, fame-seeking contestants, gratuitous shower scenes and the consistent lack of racial diversity are just a handful of the show’s signature components skewered during the show. — Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, "ABC Lawyers Shut Down 'Bachelor the Musical' Poster," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'skewer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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